Hélène Fillières

  • Sophie Fillières – Des filles et des chiens (1991)

    1991-2000ComedyFranceShort FilmSophie Fillières

    Two young women and close friends play a game of “Would you rather” while taking a walk in Paris

    The late Sophie Fillières’s first short film.Read More »

  • Sylvie Verheyde – Combats de femme AKA Amour de Femme (2001)

    2001-2010DramaFranceQueer Cinema(s)RomanceSylvie Verheyde

    “Amour de Femme” is one of those rare movies that are moody, subtle, and yet powerful all at the same time. A French film with English subtitles, “Amour de Femme” tells the story of Jeanne, a 35-year-old masseuse living in Paris, who has spent her entire life making other people feel better. Attending a party with David, her husband of seven years, Jeanne instantly connects with Marie, a dancer performing at the party. They spend the evening conversing about their love of dance, something Jeanne used to do, but has given up as her life took a different turn. Vowing to begin dancing again, Jeanne decides to take one of Marie’s classes, and rediscovers not only the passion that’s been missing from her life, but that she has feelings for this mesmerizing woman.Read More »

  • Arnaud Larrieu & Jean-Marie Larrieu – Un homme, un vrai (2003)

    2001-2010Arnaud LarrieuComedyDramaFranceJean-Marie Larrieu

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    While they did not know, Boris, shy apprentice filmmaker and Marilyne, dynamic executive, fall madly in love at a Parisian evening. Five years later, Marilyn, accompanied by Boris and their children went to the Balearic Islands for a business trip. At the same time Boris, tired of his role as man at home, getting ready to leave, Marilyn made ​​a elopement and disappears … Five years later, Marilyne reappears deep in the Pyrenees. Came with a U.S. discover the mysteries of mating grouse group, she realizes that the mountain guide who accompanies is none other than Boris. (Source: after TV5)Read More »

  • Julie Lopes-Curval – Bord de mer AKA Seaside (2002)

    Drama2001-2010ArthouseFranceJulie Lopes-Curval

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    Seaside takes place in a small coastal town on the Bay of Somme. The year-round inhabitants find ways to make their lives work; Paul, a lifeguard in the summer, works at the grocery all winter. His mother, Rose (Ogier) likes to play the slots just about anytime; his girlfriend Marie works in the local factory – the town’s biggest business – but watching the summertime vacationers each year just makes her increasingly curious about what else might be out there. From these and several other stories, aided by close, revealing observations, we see a community perched between transition and stasis. (IMDb)

    Awards:
    Cannes Film Festival – Golden Camera – 2002Read More »

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